Trump Warns Iran “Time Is Running Out” for a Nuclear Deal as U.S. Military Buildup Intensifies in the Gulf

 

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, saying “time is running out” for Tehran to negotiate a renewed nuclear agreement and avert potential military action. His remarks follow a significant U.S. military buildup in the Gulf region, including the deployment of a powerful naval armada led by the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group — a move that has raised international concern and drawn responses from governments around the world.

The unfolding situation sits at the intersection of diplomacy, military pressure, and regional stability, with implications for global security, energy markets, and U.S.-Middle Eastern relations.

Trump’s Ultimatum to Iran: “Time Is Running Out”

In posts on his social media platform and in public statements, President Trump urged Iran to return to the negotiating table to reach a deal that would prevent nuclear weapon development and secure a more stable future for the region.

“Hopefully Iran will quickly ‘come to the table’ and negotiate a fair and equitable deal — NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS — one that is good for all parties. Time is running out; it is truly of the essence!” — Donald Trump (via Truth Social).

He invoked previous U.S. military action against Iranian nuclear infrastructure and warned that if Iran refuses to engage in serious negotiations, future military responses could be “far worse” than past operations.

A “Massive Armada” in the Gulf

Trump described the growing U.S. naval presence as a “massive armada,” asserting it was larger than the force previously deployed to Venezuela and prepared to fulfill its mission “with speed and violence, if necessary.”

The naval buildup includes:

• The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier and its strike group

• Multiple destroyers and support vessels

• Air assets and logistic support for sustained operations in and around the Persian Gulf

Officials characterize the deployment as part of a readiness posture to deter threats and protect American forces and interests — though the exact mission parameters remain fluid